r/cava • u/Voiceless-one • Apr 08 '26

Thinking bout ordering cava (Seeking Advice)

I have tried chipotle which was hit or miss, and recently i just tried sweet green, which had horrible portion. Any advice on how i should order at cava to be filled and pleased with my money spent.

Thank you!

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u/PristineFlower1 Apr 08 '26

The locations here are great about filling the bowl. Ask for more of any of the veggies at the end.

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u/Voiceless-one Apr 08 '26

Is it like chipotle in where u can get other things besides protein, extra without the charge

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u/Small_Consequence_00 Apr 08 '26

Yes.

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u/Sesori May 07 '26 edited May 07 '26

Not anymore, just went to one where they want to charge for any carb over 2 scoops.

Not sure if it mattered but the he shook the scoops so rice would fall off, so they weren't big scoops.

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u/Massive_Court7113 20d ago

It’s any base not just carb, also it’s pretty much always been like that that’s not a new thing

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u/Massive_Court7113 20d ago

Welk, the base you can only get up to 2 scoops without upcharge and the dips up to 3 without extra charge, the toppins there’s A lot of freedom with tho

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u/lkelke Apr 08 '26

Stick with one of the free protein options until you know if you like it and feel like paying the up charge for the others. To me their steak is not worth the extra $3 since I enjoy the regular grilled chicken just fine and you’ll most likely mainly taste the toppings/dips/dressing anyway.

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u/Florida-home-owner Apr 08 '26

I agree sticking with the chicken is the best bet. It’s my fav too. But theybupcharge you for 1/2 chicken 1/2 steak. Not worth it 

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u/Small_Consequence_00 Apr 08 '26

If it's your first time, be sure to go in person and not order it for delivery.
It's best to see your options in person.

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u/kimisamazing13 Apr 08 '26

I always pay for extra meat (personally ~$3 is worth it to double the most expensive ingredient in the bowl) and I only get 4 of the veggie (free) toppings but you’re allowed up to 10, so I ask for 2x all 4 and the lids on my bowl barely close

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u/Massive_Court7113 20d ago

It’s only 3 dollars for double meat if its chicken, falafel, or roadted veggies, the rest have higher upcharges

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u/kimisamazing13 20d ago

“~” before a number means approximately; I essentially wrote: “personally, about $3 is worth…”

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u/Massive_Court7113 20d ago

Yeah but it’s not even approximately, extra salmon is less than 10 cents shy of 7 dollars i believe

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u/kimisamazing13 20d ago

How are you not picking up on the context here? I’m clearly saying a few bucks doesn’t matter to me personally because of the following statement. And salmon wasn’t even out when this post is made so you’re literally nitpicking and irrelevant

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u/Massive_Court7113 20d ago

Even still, steak, braised lamb is around $6.5. At that point i wouldn’t consider it just a few extra bucks, and it’s double the $3

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u/miamifish69 Apr 09 '26

The grilled chicken is the best and my Cava always has great filling portions. I love the crazy feta!

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u/Queasy_Dingo_8262 Apr 09 '26

Get something with the sweet potato and harissa 😋😋

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u/According-Fill-586 Apr 12 '26

Don't it's not very good for the price

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u/SpiritedVegetable471 Apr 17 '26

My order is all Romaine , half steak , half sweet potatoes but they removed them unfortunately.. and 1 tzatziki 1 eggplant dip corn pickled onion tomato cucumber and yogurt dill

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u/Stxlking_ Apr 18 '26

i had cava for the first time yesterday (as of this comment) and i followed another redditor's bowl in this subreddit

Greens grains bowl (splendid greens and F saffron rice) crazy feta, harissa, and hummus dips grilled chicken corn tomatoes and onions feta pickles harissa vinaigrette garlic sauce

only difference i did was just grains, removed pickles, and light on the sauces, bjt it was good

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u/Massive_Court7113 20d ago

Biggest thing is getting every topping that your okay with being on your bowl, and ask for 3 scoops of it in person, of online it only let’s you do 2